1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 570 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Royale |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
