1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 124 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 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 | 1588 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
