1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1985 Venturi Coupe is newer by 27 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 99 more horse power than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 455 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
