1999 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari Maranello | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Maranello | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 92 L |
