1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 2 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1428 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.
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1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |