1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 810 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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.
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1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 500 Superfast | 356 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |