1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1962 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 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 127 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
