1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 296 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 Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
