1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 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 188 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
