1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 MG MGB
To start off, 1969 MG MGB is newer by 11 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 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 93 more horse power than 1969 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 MG MGB weights approximately 196 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 MG MGB | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | MGB |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
