1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (435 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 481 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F40 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
