1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 85 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 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.
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1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |