1972 AMC Matador vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 950 kg more than 1960 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 88 L |
