1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
