1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS

To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 52 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 890 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.

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1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 2013 Cadillac ATS
Make Ferrari Cadillac
Model 500 Testarossa ATS
Year Released 1961 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1985 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 11.5
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4643 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 61 L