1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 24 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1406 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Armada. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F40 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 106 L |
