1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F40 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 548 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
