1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 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 447 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | F40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |