1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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) has 134 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 295 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
