1959 BMW 700 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa

To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.

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