1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2004 Ford E-150
To start off, 2004 Ford E-150 is newer by 8 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 260 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-150 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2004 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 132 L |
