1969 Porsche 914 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Porsche 914 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ferrari |
| Model | 914 | 458 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
