1999 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (325 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Ferrari 360.
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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |