1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 19 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Ferrari 612. (533 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 742 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari F40 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | F40 | 612 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 108 L |