1974 AMC Matador vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 272 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS.
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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | 365 GTS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 100 L |
