1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 280 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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 (475 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Testarossa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
