Bugatti Veyron vs Ferrari F40

How does the Bugatti Veyron stack up against the Ferrari F40? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Bugatti VeyronBugatti Veyron
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Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
SpecBugatti VeyronFerrari F40
Horsepower (max)1,200 hp478 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.4 s4.1 s
Top speed431 km/h324 km/h
Variants41
Body styleMid-engine quad-turbo W16 hypercarMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercar
GenerationType 04F40
Production2005 – 20151987 – 1992
Length4,462 mm4,358 mm
Width1,998 mm1,970 mm
Height1,204 mm1,124 mm
Wheelbase2,710 mm2,450 mm

Bugatti Veyron vs Ferrari F40: common questions

Is the Bugatti Veyron or Ferrari F40 faster?
The Bugatti Veyron is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.3s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.4s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Bugatti Veyron or the Ferrari F40?
The Bugatti Veyron makes more power: 1,200 hp (895 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Bugatti Veyron or Ferrari F40 faster on top speed?
The Bugatti Veyron has the higher top speed at 268 mph (431 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Bugatti Veyron and the Ferrari F40?
The Bugatti Veyron is a mid-engine quad-turbo w16 hypercar, while the Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.