1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 28 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 232 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 160 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
