1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Testarossa and 1986 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 640 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Escort, 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 (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
