1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 579 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GT | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
