1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 437 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F40 | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |