1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 45 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1905 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 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 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |
