1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 593 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 549 kg more than 1988 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ferrari F40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Mehari | F40 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
