1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 270 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 280 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1991 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1991 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F40 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
