1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (692 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F40 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 640 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |