1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 728 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari F40. (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari F40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SSC Tuatara weights approximately 143 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40. 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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari F40. (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Ferrari | SSC |
| Model | F40 | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2667 mm |
