1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 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 736 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F50 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 22 L |
