1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 650 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
