1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 920 kg more than 1956 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.
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1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |