1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. Both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1996 Ferrari F50 are equipped with a 4,698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Ferrari F50. (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ferrari F50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1996 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) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F50 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 110 L |
