1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 1 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. Both 1987 Ferrari 412 GT and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa are equipped with a 4,941 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 385 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 GT | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
