1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |