1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 100 L |