1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvair | F355 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 82 L |
