1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 760 kg more than 1952 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 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 500 Superfast | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
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 | 1540 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |