1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 1 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 85 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108. 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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 108 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 88 L |
