1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 286 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape 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 | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Escape |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
