1957 Allard GT vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 340 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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1957 Allard GT | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | GT | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 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 | 1140 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |