1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1964 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 275. (256 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 275. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 7 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.
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1989 Ferrari F40 | 1964 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | F40 | 275 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1270 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 133 L |