1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Prelude 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 360 more horse power than 1989 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Prelude weights approximately 5 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
Because 1992 Ferrari F40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F40 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
