1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 1 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. Both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa are equipped with a 2,953 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 477 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |
