1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M 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 237 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 315 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 17M |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 55 L |