1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 2013 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | DE 36 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2260 mm |
