1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | T600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
