1969 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. (347 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. (431 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 365 GTB | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 347 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 679 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 278 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |