1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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 330 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 700 kg |
