1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 595 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | F50 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 10497 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |