1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GTC | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 127 L |
