1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 535 kg more than 1996 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 GT | F355 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 82 L |
