1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1961 Renault Floride is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. 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 152 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Renault Floride weights approximately 80 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Floride |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
