1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1972 AMC Javelin is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 AMC Javelin. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Javelin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Javelin weights approximately 787 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1972 AMC Javelin (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Javelin | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
