1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 21 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 360 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GT | F40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |
