1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four 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 533 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 880 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | One-O-Four | F50 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
