1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1997 Acura EL
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura EL 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 544 more horse power than 1997 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura EL weights approximately 79 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, 1997 Acura EL, 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1997 Acura EL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Acura |
| Model | F50 | EL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2619 mm |
