1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 437 kg more than 1958 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.
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1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 365 GTB | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 347 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1197 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |