1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpine V6 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 553 more horse power than 1989 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpine V6. (296 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
