1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT 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 63 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 330GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
