2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 105 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
