1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 422 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | F40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
