1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 365 California |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |