1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
