1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 30 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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 Ford Fairlane 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2930 mm |
