1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1964 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 167 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 146 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2070 mm |
