1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 GT | 928 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |