1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1978 Ford LTD

To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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