1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 308 | 912 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |