1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
