1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 73 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 365 GTB | Berline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 38 L |
