1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4. (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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.
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1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 GT4 | 936 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 700 kg |