1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 470 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F40 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
