1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (312 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 560 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Rageous.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Testarossa | Rageous |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2970 mm |
