1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 21 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 717 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza 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 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Monza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1397 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
