1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1997 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 1997 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 39 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 165 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1000 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, 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 1997 Plymouth Voyager
Make Ferrari Plymouth
Model 250 Testarossa Voyager
Year Released 1958 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1020 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2880 mm


 

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