1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 39 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 550 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mahindra |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | CL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
