1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |