1965 AC 427 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40

To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1965 AC 427. (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC 427. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC 427. (652 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC 427. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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