1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 49 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1312 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |
