2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Maranello | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |
