1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 61 L |
