1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 24 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Lexus LFA.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LFA. (480 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | Testarossa | LFA |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2605 mm |
