1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (638 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 605 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | F50 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 818 Nm |
| 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 | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |
