1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1999 Porsche 911. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 456M | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |