1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 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 127 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 412 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
