1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 22 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 243 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 220 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Passat |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
