1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 365 GT | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 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 | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 118 L |