1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 713 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | F50 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
