1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 615 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 40 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 @ 8000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 87 L |
