1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928.
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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 412 GT | 928 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |