1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 56 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1646 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 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 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | F-150 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |