1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 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 327 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
