1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 36 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 194 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
