1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GT | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |
