1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra 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 676 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 108 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
