1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 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 460 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 364 Nm | 584 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |