1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Testarossa and 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 192 more horse power than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (193 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 594 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. 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) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
