1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 517 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GT | 917 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 798 kg |