1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 56 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1010 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Vantage |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |