1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 33 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 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 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 965 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
