1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 592 kg more than 1959 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 330GT | 356 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
