1967 Ferrari 365 California vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.

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 Ferrari 365 California (363 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 California has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Ferrari 365 California 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 California Thunderbird
Year Released 1967 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 7029 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 317 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 300 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 133 L 91 L


 

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