1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Oceane 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 134 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Oceane weights approximately 290 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 42 L |
