1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 54 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 773 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord 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 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Accord |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1453 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |