1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1969 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 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 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
