1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 577 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | F40 | Banshee |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
