1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 51 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 560 kg more than 1960 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GT | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
