1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 838 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |