1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 7 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 130 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 260 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Victor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 48 L |