1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 44 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 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 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 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 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 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 | 320 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1464 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
