1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2004 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2004 Infiniti FX is newer by 43 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti FX (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti FX weights approximately 1160 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, 2004 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Infiniti FX 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 | 2004 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | FX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |
