1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
