1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 24 kg more than 1984 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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | Testarossa | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |