1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Pagani Zonda. (594 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 130 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari F40. (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
| Model | F40 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
