1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 330GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 330GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
