1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina 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 588 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 102 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |