1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GT | 965 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
