Car comparison

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VvsFerrari 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 F430

4.3 i V8 32V

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2009
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

  • 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 F430 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    490 hp
    365 kW
  • Best economy score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VFerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
490hp365kW
478hp356kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
577Nm426lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
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
59.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
26.9L/100 km8.7mpg US10.5mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
338hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
519km323mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
2,936cc179cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,358mm172in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,970mm78in
Height
1,214mm48in
1,124mm44in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
95L
120L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VFerrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 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
MetricFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VFerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
47.0 s
56.2 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
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V has 12 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 F430 4.3 i V8 32V: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
465 Nm
343 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
1,450 kg
3,197 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V4.0 s
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
4.0 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 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
VehicleFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VFerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
478 hp
356 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Range score
519 km
323 mi
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 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.

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 F430 4.3 i V8 32V
Consumption18.3 L/100 km12.9 mpg US15.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi51.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,745 L725 US gal604 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,804 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Has 97 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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