1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari F40 and 1989 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 566 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
