1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 328 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (110 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
