1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven 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 73 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 104 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Seven |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |