1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 600 kg more than 1960 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.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 88 L |