1974 AMC Matador vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 592 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 AMC Matador | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | Matador | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 65 L |