1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 260 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 1964 Vauxhall Victor
Make Ferrari Vauxhall
Model 500 Testarossa Victor
Year Released 1960 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1985 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 109 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 45 L


 

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