1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 24 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 144 L |
