1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 25 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 207 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 351 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | F40 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
