1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1999 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1999 Ferrari Maranello were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 645 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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1999 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F50 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 114 L |
