1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 254 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 2100 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2052 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 934 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |