1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 561 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 120 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) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (241 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F50 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 85.1 mm |
| 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 | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
