1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | V6 | F40 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |