1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1901 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |