1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 753 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |