1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 560 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari F40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | F40 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
