1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 385 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 38 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |