1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1973 Triumph GT6 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 240 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
