1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 520 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (353 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 475 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |