Ferrari F40 vs SSC Tuatara

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

Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
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SSC TuataraSSC Tuatara
SpecFerrari F40SSC Tuatara
Horsepower (max)478 hp2,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s2.5 s
Top speed324 km/h532 km/h
Variants13
Body styleMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercarTop-speed hypercar
GenerationF40Tuatara
Production1987 – 19922020 – present
Length4,358 mm4,670 mm
Width1,970 mm1,989 mm
Height1,124 mm1,092 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm2,670 mm

Ferrari F40 vs SSC Tuatara: common questions

Is the Ferrari F40 or SSC Tuatara faster?
The SSC Tuatara is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari F40 or the SSC Tuatara?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Ferrari F40 or SSC Tuatara faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari F40 and the SSC Tuatara?
The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar, while the SSC Tuatara is a top-speed hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.