2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 50 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 794 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1599 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |
