1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 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 188 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 260 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 75 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 140 L |