1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 11 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 135 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 330 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 1600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |