1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 8 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 212 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
