1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 688 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 F50 (520 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (95 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F50 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 37 L |
