Car comparison

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VvsFerrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

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 Testarossa

4.9 i V12 48V

380 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1992

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
478hp356kW
380hp283kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
474Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,009km627mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,936cc179cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,358mm172in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,970mm78in
1,975mm78in
Height
1,124mm44in
1,130mm44in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,660mm65in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
120L
115L

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 Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 rpm
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V5,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
18.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
56.2 s
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
172 km/h
107 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V has 98 hp more than Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 98 hp (73 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
474 Nm
350 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
1,700 kg
3,748 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
285 km/h
177 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V and Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: 1.6 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
380 hp
283 kW
5.7 s
285 km/h
177 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
478 hp
356 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 in
Range score
-
1,009 km
627 mi
Power-to-weight score
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Has 98 hp more
  • Has 103 Nm more
  • Is 600 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 211 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

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