1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 690 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 355 Spider | F50 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 84 L |
