1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 254 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
