1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 7 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, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 150 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 140 L |
