1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 30 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 640 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
