1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1967 TVR Tuscan is newer by 11 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 350 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 71 L |