1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 GT4 | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |