1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 620 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Miura |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |