1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 140 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
