1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
