1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 301 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.

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