1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (335 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 245 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1695 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 110 L |
