1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 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 533 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 615 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 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari F40 | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F40 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1960 mm |
