1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 670 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 412 GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 92 L |