1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa and 1961 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 130 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 405 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
