1996 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, both 1996 Acura NSX and 1996 Ferrari F50 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 479 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 463 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | F50 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 376 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 | 1370 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
