1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 22 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | F-150 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3670 mm |