1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 400 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 120 L |