1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
To start off, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is newer by 17 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 6,392 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. (605 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 669 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Shelby GR-1 Concept |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 132 L |
