1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 205 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, both vehicles can yield 245 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
