1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 886 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1985 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2260 mm |
