1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Ferrari F55
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Ferrari F55 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F55 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |