1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari D 50. (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari D 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 936 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | D 50 | 936 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 702 kg |