1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 22 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 140 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 169 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 BB | 968 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2990 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |