1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GTE | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 89 L |
