1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 2 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. 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 268 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 117 kg more than 1970 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 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 365 GTB | 411 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
