1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 47 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 330GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed 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 | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
