1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Allante is newer by 30 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 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Allante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 910 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1986 Cadillac Allante | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Allante | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |