1972 AMC Matador vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 10 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 AMC Matador | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | Matador | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |