1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 1988 TVR Type S is newer by 30 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 TVR Type S. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR Type S weights approximately 216 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, 1988 TVR Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Type S 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 | 1988 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Type S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.5 mm |
| 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2300 mm |
