Car comparison

Ferrari F50 4.7 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 F50

4.7 V12

520 hp4698 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1995-1997
VS

Ferrari F40

2.9 i V8 32V

478 hp2936 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1992

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    520 hp
    388 kW
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    32/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF504.7 V12FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
520hp388kW
478hp356kW
Torque
471Nm347lb-ft
577Nm426lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
324 km/h
201 mph
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
41.5L/100 km5.7mpg US6.8mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
423hp/t315kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
374km232mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,698cc287cu in
2,936cc179cu in
Length
4,480mm176in
4,358mm172in
Width
1,986mm78in
1,970mm78in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,124mm44in
Wheelbase
2,580mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
125mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
105L
120L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F50 4.7 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF504.7 V128,500 rpm6,500 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
MetricFerrariF504.7 V12FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
10.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
35.0 s
56.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
7.7 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
520 hp
388 kW
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12 has 42 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 F50 4.7 V12: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
471 Nm
347 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
FerrariF504.7 V12
1,230 kg
2,712 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
FerrariF504.7 V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
FerrariF504.7 V123.9 s
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F50 4.7 V12 and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 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
FerrariF504.7 V12
520 hp
388 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
FerrariF504.7 V12
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 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
VehicleFerrariF504.7 V12FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
520 hp
388 kW
478 hp
356 kW
Torque
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
28.1 L/100 km
8.4 mpg US
10.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Range score
374 km
232 mi
-
Power-to-weight score
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 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 F50 4.7 V12
Consumption28.1 L/100 km8.4 mpg US10.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km49.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi79.14 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used4,215 L1,113 US gal927 UK gal
Annual fuel cost7,376 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 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 106 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 12 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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