1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 81 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
