1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 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 563 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1969 Ford 17. 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 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1969 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 87 L |
