1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 53 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 910 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
