1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 275 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 66 L |
