1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 25 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari California weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | California |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
