1970 Ferrari 312 vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 312 (430 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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.

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