1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |