1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 16 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 750 kg more than 1961 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Monte Carlo | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |