1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 619 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | F50 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70.4 mm |
Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |