2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2994 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 226 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
