1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 894 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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.
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1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 365 GT4 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 36 L |