1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 847 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
Because 1989 Ferrari F40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari F40 | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Ferrari | Chrysler |
Model | F40 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 352 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 2110 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |