1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 15 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 885 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type 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 | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |
