1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1953 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1953 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1953 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Talbot Baby weights approximately 976 kg more than 1959 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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1953 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Baby |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |