1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 7 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 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 490 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
