1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 637 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 8000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | F50 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 40 L |
