1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 928. (295 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 350 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 928. (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |
