1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz IV would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Ferrari | NSU |
| Model | 550 | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 37 L |
