1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 580 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 88 L |
