1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. 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:
1960 Ferrari 850 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |