1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 51 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 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1830 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio 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 | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mahindra |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2609 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 56 L |
