1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Testarossa and 1987 Ford Festiva were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 328 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 750 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Festiva |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |