1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 393 kg more than 1985 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 GT | 924 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |