1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa and 1959 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (74 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Seven |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
