2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1987 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 599 | 924 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 66 L |