1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1987 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 380 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Because 1987 Ferrari F40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | F40 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
