1969 Ferrari 365 GTS vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GTS | 599 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |
