1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | 360 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
