1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 64 L |
