1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 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 241 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 384 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 411. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 365 GT | 411 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
