1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 555 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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 87 L |
