1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 474 more horse power than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 260 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F50 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86.1 mm |
| 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
