1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 361 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 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | F40 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
