1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 920 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | E |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
