1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 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 258 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 554 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GT | 17 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
