2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 7 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 360. (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 368 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | F50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 110 L |
