1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 928 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 76 L |
