1988 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen CX would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 613 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 513 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Because 1996 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 1996 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX, 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (206 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | CX | F50 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |
