1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 53 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1135 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 500 Testarossa | DB9 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |