1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 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 366 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |