1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. Both 1995 Ferrari 512 TR and 1987 Ferrari Testarossa are equipped with a 4,943 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 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 | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
