1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928.
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) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
