1968 AMC AMX vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 377 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | AMX | F50 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
