1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1966 Porsche 906 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 813 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GTE | 906 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
