1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. (441 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Testarossa | E500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
