1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2000 Volvo S60

To start off, 2000 Volvo S60 is newer by 44 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 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.

Because 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.

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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 2000 Volvo S60
Make Ferrari Volvo
Model 500 Testarossa S60
Year Released 1956 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1985 cc 2434 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.3:1
Top Speed 257 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 70 L