1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 27 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
