1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 208 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Pacer | 365 GT4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
