1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 284 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |
