1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2260 mm |