1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | 17 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
