1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 950 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | Publica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2140 mm |
