1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 611 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 68 L |
