1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 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. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (161 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 2009 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
