1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1964 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1964 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 196 more horse power than 1964 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Plymouth Valiant.
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 | 1964 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Valiant |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |