1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-250 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
