1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1986 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 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 115 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 430 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 1986 Ford Sierra
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 GT Sierra
Year Released 1970 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 277 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 90.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.0:1
Top Speed 245 km/hour 230 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 116 L


 

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