1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari F40 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | F40 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |