1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 16 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 964 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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
