1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1996 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari 550 and 1996 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 243 more horse power than 1996 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Lexus SC. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1996 Lexus SC | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 550 | SC |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 66 L |