1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 930 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |