1985 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Testarossa 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 280 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. 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, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
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1985 Ferrari Testarossa | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |