1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 763 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
