1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 California is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 45 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. 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 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 365 California |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 133 L |
