1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 14 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 968 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Torino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |
