1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 21 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (570 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 385 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari F40 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | F40 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |