1948 Bugatti Type 73 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bugatti Type 73. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bugatti Type 73 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1948 Bugatti Type 73 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Bugatti | Ferrari |
Model | Type 73 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |