1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 12 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. (563 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 621 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F50 | SLS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 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 | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 85 L |
