1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 850 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1958 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Popular |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |
