1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang 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 197 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 194 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |