2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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2000 Ferrari 550 | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 365 California |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 133 L |