1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Stag 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 342 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 550 | Stag |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 63 L |