1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 43 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 710 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, 2001 Mercury Sable, 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Sable |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 85 L |