1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa weights approximately 126 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 29 L |