1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa weights approximately 120 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1960 Ferrari 850 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 850 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 140 L |