1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 1976 Ferrari 400 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 140 L |
