1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 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 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1019 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 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. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5400 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 | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3670 mm |
