1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 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 432 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Innocenti |
| Model | F40 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2040 mm |
