1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 470 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 365 GT | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |