1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 321 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mini |
| Model | Testarossa | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 50 L |
