1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (475 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
