1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | ML |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |