1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 136 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 911 weights approximately 262 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 61 L |