1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M 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 137 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 215 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.
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1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 12 M |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |