1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 335 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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
