1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ferrari F40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 67 L |
