Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8vsFerrari 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 Challenge

4.3 V8

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010
VS

Ferrari F40

2.9 i V8 32V

478 hp2936 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1992

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    490 hp
    365 kW
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
490hp365kW
478hp356kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
577Nm426lb-ft
Curb weight
1,225kg2,701lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight-
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
42.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
8.4s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
400hp/t298kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
2,936cc179cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,358mm172in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,970mm78in
Height
1,184mm47in
1,124mm44in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
120L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V88,500 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
MetricFerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.4 s
10.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.0 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
1.9 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
142 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW

Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8 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 Challenge 4.3 V8: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
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
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
1,225 kg
2,701 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
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
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
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V83.2 s
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8 and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 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
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.2 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
FerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 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
VehicleFerrariF430 Challenge4.3 V8FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
478 hp
356 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Lightness
1,225 kg
2,701 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Power-to-weight score
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Challenge 4.3 V8

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 0.9 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 125 kg lighter
  • Has 35 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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