1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore 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 577 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 468 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | F50 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
