1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 52 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1814 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Discovery |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |