2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 928. (295 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 360 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 928 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |