1974 BMW Touring vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
