1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 795 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 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | C |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |