1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 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 612 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Mono 1000 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 84 L |
