1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 968 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
