1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1990 Ferrari F40 and 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 447 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (175 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari F40 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | F40 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
