1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1969 Ford Capri

To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 269 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ferrari 365 BB 1969 Ford Capri
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 BB Capri
Year Released 1973 1969
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 380 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 77.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.2:1
Top Speed 282 km/hour 155 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2570 mm


 

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