1982 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 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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1982 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GTV | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 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 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |