1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 20 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 148 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 184 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 140 L |
