1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1970 Ferrari 365 GT and 1970 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 365 GT | 124 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |