1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 (364 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | F355 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
