1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 6 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 29 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ginetta G12 weights approximately 107 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ginetta |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | G12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |
