1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
