1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 20 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 700 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
