1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 120 L |
