1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 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. Both 1968 Ferrari 365 GT and 1967 Ferrari 365 California are equipped with a 4,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 California weights approximately 31 kg more than 1968 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, both vehicles can yield 363 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GT | 365 California |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 133 L |
