1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1992 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1992 Ford Festiva is newer by 33 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 237 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Festiva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Because 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1992 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Festiva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2300 mm |