1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa and 1958 Alvis TD were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 741 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 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1958 Alvis TD | |
Make | Ferrari | Alvis |
Model | 500 Testarossa | TD |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |