1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 500 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | F40 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
