1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 48 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 85 L |
