1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 252 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, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 116 L |