1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1957 Volvo Duett
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo Duett would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Volvo Duett weights approximately 290 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.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1957 Volvo Duett | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Duett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |