1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. 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 (262 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 912 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
