1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1958 Rover P5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 900 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1958 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 500 Testarossa | P5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |