1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 203 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GT | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
