1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude 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 540 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 242 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 Honda Prelude, 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F50 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
