1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 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 509 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F40 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
