1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 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 433 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 550 | Fusca |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |