1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (246 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
