1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1971 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman 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 208 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (356 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.

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