1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 18 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 (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 335 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, 1979 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
