1975 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 16 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 143 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1975 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Taft | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Taft | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |
