1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1967 Fiat 500
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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 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 302 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 954 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 365 GT | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 22 L |
