1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 19 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 990 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 1977 Ford LTD 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. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1977 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | LTD |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3080 mm |
