1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 718 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
1963 Ferrari 156 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 156 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 80 L |