1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 64 L |