1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 44 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 219 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 365 GTC | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
