1957 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1957 Ferrari 255 S and 1957 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 255 S | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 255 S | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 52 L |
