1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 537 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 270 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F50 | SLK |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
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 | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |