1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Bora. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 162 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | F40 | Bora |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 470 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1425 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |