1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 8 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Pagani Zonda. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 150 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pagani Zonda. (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pagani Zonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
| Model | F40 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
