1978 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Monza 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 460 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.
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1978 Chevrolet Monza | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Monza | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |