1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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 365 BB (410 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 BB | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 3600 cc |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 317 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |