1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 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 261 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 35 L |
