1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Ferrari F50 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 805 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ferrari F50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 8000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Silverado | F50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
