1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 20 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1560 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 144 L |
