1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 9 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | Testarossa | 456 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 110 L |