1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Abarth Renault weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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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1954 Abarth Renault | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 270 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 | 890 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 140 L |