1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 33 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. (347 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 158 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. 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) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. (431 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 365 GTB |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| 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 | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 278 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 | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 127 L |
