1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 40 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 715 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
