1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1987 TVR Type S 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 314 more horse power than 1987 TVR Type S. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 TVR Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1987 TVR Type S | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | F40 | Type S |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2300 mm |