1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1962 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1962 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 258 more horse power than 1962 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 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.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1962 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Taunus |
Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |