1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 50 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 170 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. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Testarossa | E-350 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 132 L |