1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1424 kg more than 1999 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Express | F50 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2590 mm |
