1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 311 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 438 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | Testarossa | Montrose |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 55 L |