1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (310 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4. (433 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GT4 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
