2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari 456M. (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari 456M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 863 kg more than 1996 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | F50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 110 L |
