1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1943 GAZ 10-73
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 GAZ 10-73. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 GAZ 10-73 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 GAZ 10-73 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1943 GAZ 10-73. (75 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1943 GAZ 10-73. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 GAZ 10-73 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1960 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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1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1943 GAZ 10-73 | |
Make | Ferrari | GAZ |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 10-73 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1943 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |