1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Carlton 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 400 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 | 1982 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | Testarossa | Carlton |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |