1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Testarossa and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (463 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Testarossa | 560 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 463 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3080 mm |