1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 830 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 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |