2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.
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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
