1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 235 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 330GT | 924 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |