1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2006 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 307 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 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 188 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 80 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, 2006 Peugeot 307, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307. 2006 Peugeot 307 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. 2006 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2006 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 307 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |