1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 17 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |