1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1955 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 940 kg more than 1990 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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari F40 | 1955 Ford F | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | F |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |