1985 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | 400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
