1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 170 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 356 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 79 L |