1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 12 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 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 123 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 124 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
