1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 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 66 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 92 L |
