1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 20 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 746 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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century 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 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Buick |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Century |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
| 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 | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
