1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Whitley | F355 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
