1975 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 437 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Longchamp | F40 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |