1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 17 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | F430 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
