1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1996 Seat Ibiza is newer by 37 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |