2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 192 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
