1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GP 159 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 800 kg |