1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 635 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ferrari Testarossa 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Ferrari Mercedes-Benz
Model Testarossa CL
Year Released 1986 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 829 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5095 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2954 mm


 

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