1986 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, both 1986 Buick Regal and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
