1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 40 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 890 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 355 Spider | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 140 L |
