1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
