1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 950 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Defender |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |