1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
