1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 17 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1140 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Cordoba | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2260 mm |