1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 19 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 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 505 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 117 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 56 L |