1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 412 GT | 904 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |