Ferrari F40 vs Pagani Huayra

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

Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
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Pagani HuayraPagani Huayra
SpecFerrari F40Pagani Huayra
Horsepower (max)478 hp900 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s2.7 s
Top speed324 km/h383 km/h
Variants17
Body styleMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercarMid-engine V12
GenerationF40C9
Production1987 – 19922011 – present
Length4,358 mm4,605 mm
Width1,970 mm2,036 mm
Height1,124 mm1,169 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm2,795 mm

Ferrari F40 vs Pagani Huayra: common questions

Is the Ferrari F40 or Pagani Huayra faster?
The Pagani Huayra is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari F40 or the Pagani Huayra?
The Pagani Huayra makes more power: 900 hp (671 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Ferrari F40 or Pagani Huayra faster on top speed?
The Pagani Huayra has the higher top speed at 238 mph (383 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari F40 and the Pagani Huayra?
The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar, while the Pagani Huayra is a mid-engine v12. That difference in body style drives most of the others.