1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 32 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 610 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 1990 Ford Aerostar
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 250 Testarossa Aerostar
Year Released 1958 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 296 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 78.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1020 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3030 mm


 

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