1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 116 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari F40 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | F40 | NSX |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 78 mm |
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 | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |