1961 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1958 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. 1961 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Chrysler New Yorker | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | New Yorker | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |