1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 928 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 76 L |
