1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac Allante 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Allante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
Because 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (475 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (324 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Allante. 1986 Cadillac Allante 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 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Allante | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Allante | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
