1956 Chrysler C vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 776 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | C | F40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
