2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 612 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 92 L |
