1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 510 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | Cayman |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 64 L |