1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri 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. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |