1985 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 25 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 100 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2649 mm |
