1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 385 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | Boxster |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 64 L |