1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2004 Nissan 350Z is newer by 44 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 783 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.
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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (373 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
