1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1995 Ferrari 512 M and 1995 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 51 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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 (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 512 M | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2990 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
