1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.

Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.

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