1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Testarossa and 1986 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 205 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Testarossa | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
