1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 18 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 685 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Aspen | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |