1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 11 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ferrari | Italdesign |
| Model | Testarossa | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
