2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 12 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Ferrari 599. (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ferrari 599. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 599 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 599 | F50 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 110 L |
