1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari F1 89 and 1989 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F1 89 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 593 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
