1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 717 kg more than 1960 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.
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| 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | DeLuxe | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
