1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
| Model | Avanti | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
