1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 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 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 68 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 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 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 207 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 49 L |
