1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1996 Dodge Caravan is newer by 38 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 1996 Dodge Caravan. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 905 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Caravan | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
