1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 520 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F50 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 671 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 521 Nm |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |