1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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 107 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 256 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Accord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |