1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 220 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 181 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |