Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ferrari F40

How does the Ferrari 458 Italia stack up against the Ferrari F40? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
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Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
SpecFerrari 458 ItaliaFerrari F40
Horsepower (max)605 hp478 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s4.1 s
Top speed325 km/h324 km/h
Variants11
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercar
GenerationF142F40
Production2009 – 20151987 – 1992
Length4,527 mm4,358 mm
Width1,937 mm1,970 mm
Height1,213 mm1,124 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,450 mm

Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ferrari F40: common questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Ferrari F40 faster?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Ferrari F40?
The Ferrari 458 Italia makes more power: 605 hp (451 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Ferrari F40 faster on top speed?
The Ferrari 458 Italia has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Ferrari F40?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar, while the Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.