1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 51 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1516 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
