1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 172 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 365 GT | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |