1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 365 GT | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
