1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 450 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.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Carlton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |