1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 960 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Testarossa | 500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1950 mm |
