1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 250 GT and 1958 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 520 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GT | 356 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |