1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 550 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri 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 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
