1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1960 MG Magnett
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG Magnett would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1960 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1960 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG Magnett weights approximately 40 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 MG Magnett. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari F40 | 1960 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Ferrari | MG |
| Model | F40 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
