1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 53 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 (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 20 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
