1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 206 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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.
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1964 Abarth 595 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 595 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 88 L |