1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 526 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |