1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 18 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 340 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
