1970 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. 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.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 365 GTB | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 347 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |