1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord 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 551 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Because 1999 Ferrari F50 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F50 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 60 L |
