1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Ford GT 40. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1104 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 125 L |
