1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 16 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 535 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
