1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1999 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1999 Suzuki Swift 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 604 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Swift. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Suzuki Swift, 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Swift. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1999 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
| Model | F50 | Swift |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 66 L |
