Car comparison

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12vsFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari F50

4.7 V12

520 hp4698 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1995-1997
VS

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Ferrari F50 4.7 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    520 hp
    388 kW
  • Highest torque
    471 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    423 hp/t
    315 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    26.1 L/100 km
    9.0 mpg US
    10.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    485 km
    301 mi
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF504.7 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
520hp388kW
380hp283kW
Torque
471Nm347lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
41.5L/100 km5.7mpg US6.8mpg UK
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
423hp/t315kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
374km232mi
Calculated
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,698cc287cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,480mm176in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,986mm78in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,580mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
105L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F50 4.7 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF504.7 V128,500 rpm6,500 rpm8,750 rpm
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF504.7 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
14.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
35.0 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
520 hp
388 kW
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12 has 140 hp more than Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari F50 4.7 V12: 140 hp (104 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V123.9 s
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F50 4.7 V12 and Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
28.1 L/100 km
8.4 mpg US
10.1 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari F50 4.7 V12: 11.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF504.7 V12
374 km
232 mi
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
485 km
301 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF504.7 V12
520 hp
388 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FerrariF504.7 V12
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FerrariF504.7 V12
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
28.1 L/100 km
8.4 mpg US
10.1 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FerrariF504.7 V12
28.1 L/100 km
8.4 mpg US
10.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FerrariF504.7 V12
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
28.1 L/100 km
8.4 mpg US
10.1 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF504.7 V12FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
28.1 L/100 km
8.4 mpg US
10.1 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
374 km
232 mi
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
-
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F50 4.7 V12Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8
Consumption28.1 L/100 km8.4 mpg US10.1 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km49.18 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi79.14 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used4,215 L1,113 US gal927 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost7,376 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F50 4.7 V12

  • Has 140 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 166 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Uses 11.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 112 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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