1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 352 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari F40 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F40 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |
