1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa

To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 666 kg more than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Chrysler Town & Country 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
Make Chrysler Ferrari
Model Town & Country Testarossa
Year Released 1969 1986
Body Type Minivan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6286 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 219 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 475 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2166 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3190 mm 2560 mm


 

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