1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1335 kg |
