1972 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 435 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GTC | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 120 L |
