1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 26 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 385 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | F-350 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3967 mm |