1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 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 321 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 420 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | F50 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 64 L |