1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1969 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 11 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 825 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 | 1969 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 442 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |