1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. 2009 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |