2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 48 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 905 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 2006 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chrysler 300 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | 300 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |