1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina 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 291 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
