1973 Austin Marina vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 15 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 237 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 80 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Marina | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
