1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 52 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (182 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 890 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, 2009 Mazda 6, 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, 2009 Mazda 6 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 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 | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
