2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 612 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
