1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 12 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 670 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. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 365 GT | Corniche |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |