1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1955 Maserati 150S
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 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S 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 49 more horse power than 1955 Maserati 150S. (138 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Maserati 150S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 50 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1955 Maserati 150S | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 150S |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2160 mm |