1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Corvette and 1989 Ferrari F40 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 325 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette. (468 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F40 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 640 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |