1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 620 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Celica |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |