1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 435 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
