1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
