1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 525 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Sierra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
