1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 508 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) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
