1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1990 Ferrari F1 90
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari F1 90 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari F1 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1990 Ferrari F1 90 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Deauville | F1 90 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 12750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
