1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, both vehicles can yield 363 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F355 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
