2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 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 225 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 930 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3299 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |