1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 23 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 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 485 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |