1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Pinin | 965 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |