1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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, both vehicles can yield 305 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:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 968 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 74 L |
