1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 660 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 512 M | 914 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1679 cc |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
