1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 554 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
