1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 897 kg more than 1961 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
