1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 15 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari 550. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 550. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2011 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 550 | CCX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
