1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2930 mm |