1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick 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 391 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 156 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |