1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 47 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (310 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (730 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 Testarossa | E |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 730 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |