1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1962 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D 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 466 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.

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