1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 770 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 130 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
