1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 650 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E.
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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | E |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |