1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 14 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | Testarossa | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 100 L |