1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 528 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 425 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
