1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza 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 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 310 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) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (196 Nm). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Firenza |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 196 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 36 L |