1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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.
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1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |