1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1957 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 88 L |
