Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12vsFerrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

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

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Ferrari 550 Maranello

5.5 V12

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Ferrari F40

2.9 i V8 32V

478 hp2936 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1992

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Best economy score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
485hp362kW
478hp356kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
577Nm426lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
324 km/h
201 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.8s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
24.4L/100 km9.6mpg US11.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
38.2L/100 km6.2mpg US7.4mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
2,936cc179cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,358mm172in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,970mm78in
Height
1,277mm50in
1,124mm44in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
185L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
114L
120L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V127,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
10.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
57.6 s
56.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
324 km/h
201 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 has 7 hp more than Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
577 Nm
426 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
1,100 kg
2,425 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
324 km/h
201 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V124.4 s
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V4.1 s

Although Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 has more power, Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW
4.1 s
324 km/h
201 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
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,277 mm
50.3 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
485 hp
362 kW
478 hp
356 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,277 mm
50.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Range score
467 km
290 mi
-
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12
Consumption24.4 L/100 km9.6 mpg US11.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km42.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi68.72 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,660 L967 US gal805 UK gal
Annual fuel cost6,405 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 148 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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