1996 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari Maranello and 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 650 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ferrari Maranello is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari Maranello. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari Maranello | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Maranello | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
