1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 31 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 530 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |