1971 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB.

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. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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