1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1955 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Ford Fairlane.
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.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1955 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3000 mm |