1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 641 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Ferrari F50 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Foursome | F50 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 84 L |
