Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ferrari F50

How does the Ferrari 458 Italia stack up against the Ferrari F50? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
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Ferrari F50Ferrari F50
SpecFerrari 458 ItaliaFerrari F50
Horsepower (max)605 hp513 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s3.9 s
Top speed325 km/h325 km/h
Variants11
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarMid-engine V12 targa hypercar
GenerationF142F130
Production2009 – 20151995 – 1997
Length4,527 mm4,480 mm
Width1,937 mm1,986 mm
Height1,213 mm1,120 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,580 mm

Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ferrari F50: common questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Ferrari F50 faster?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the Ferrari F50's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 3.87s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Ferrari F50?
The Ferrari 458 Italia makes more power: 605 hp (451 kW) versus 513 hp (383 kW) for the Ferrari F50.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Ferrari F50 faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 202 mph (325 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Ferrari F50?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar, while the Ferrari F50 is a mid-engine v12 targa hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.