1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 272 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GTB | 914 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 61 L |
