1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Alpine 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 569 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1974 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
Model | F40 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1010 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |