1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (127 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 311 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (158 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
