2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 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. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Viper. (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 339 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Viper. (711 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | F40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
