1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 38 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 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 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 993 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
