1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 512 TR | 917 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 501 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |