1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1952 Holden FX
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Holden FX weights approximately 290 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1952 Holden FX | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 500 Testarossa | FX |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |