1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 532 more horse power than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 273 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | F40 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1536 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
