1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1980 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1980 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 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 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Ford Thunderbird.
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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1980 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |