1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1975 Ford LTD

To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ferrari 365 GTC 1975 Ford LTD
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 GTC LTD
Year Released 1969 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 0 HP
Torque 363 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 3080 mm


 

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