1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 106 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |