1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Ford Escort

To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 327 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 596 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari Testarossa 1986 Ford Escort
Make Ferrari Ford
Model Testarossa Escort
Year Released 1984 1986
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1751 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 386 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 21.5:1
Top Speed 275 km/hour 151 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 45 L


 

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