1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 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 510 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 493 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F50 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 74 L |
