1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Navajo | F40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| 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 | 870 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
