1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 906 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
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1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 256 F1 | 906 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 61 L |