1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1948 GAZ M-20

To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 780 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.

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