1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (336 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 567 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.
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1989 Ferrari F40 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | F40 | 400 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 120 L |