1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 910 kg more than 1971 Toyota Publica. 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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | Publica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |
