2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2004 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3571 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
