1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 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 2,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (410 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 928 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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 928 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |