1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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.
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1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 75 | F355 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 82 L |