2001 Ferrari F550 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2001 Ferrari F550 and 2001 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari F550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari F550 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari F550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari F550 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ferrari F550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 F550 (570 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari F550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari F550 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F550 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
