1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 2008 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ferrari | Tata |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Safari |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |