1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 328 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F40 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
