1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 88 L |