1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (190 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
