1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 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) has 237 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 130 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 | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 124 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
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 | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 38 L |