1999 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1999 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 42 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 790 kg more than 1957 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, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari Maranello | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Maranello | 356 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 52 L |
