1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
