1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2011 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 67 L |