1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (383 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 660 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | F50 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 75 L |
