1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930. 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GT | 930 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
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 | 1180 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |