1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Deauville | 550 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
