1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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 216 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 61 L |
