1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 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 450 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 911. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 372 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F50 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 92 L |
