1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 356 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 52 L |