1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 34 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 928 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
