1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 375 kg more than 2005 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 89 L |