Car comparison

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VvsFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari F40

2.9 i V8 32V

478 hp2936 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1992
VS

Ferrari 456

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    324 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    478 hp
    356 kW
  • Highest torque
    577 Nm
    426 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    435 hp/t
    324 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
478hp356kW
442hp330kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,936cc179cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,358mm172in
4,730mm186in
Width
1,970mm78in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,124mm44in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
119mm5in
Trunk volume-
316L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
120L
110L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 rpm
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrari456GT 5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
15.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
56.2 s
-
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V has 36 hp more than Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
324 km/h
201 mph
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
302 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V4.1 s
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V125.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW
4.1 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
302 km/h
188 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
478 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
478 hp
356 kW
442 hp
330 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
-
611 km
380 mi
Trunk score
-
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 173 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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