1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1961 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 Opel Kapitan.
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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1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1961 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 365 GTC | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |