1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 360 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |