1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 578 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Capri |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |