1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |