1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F50 and 1996 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari 550. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 783 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 550 (568 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F50 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 114 L |
