1968 AMC AMX vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 1 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 California weights approximately 118 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. 1968 AMC AMX 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. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 AMC AMX | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | AMX | 365 California |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |