2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
