1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. Both 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC are equipped with a 4,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 323 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GTB | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 100 L |
