1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1973 Zastava 1300 is newer by 14 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) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 304 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Zastava |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
