1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.

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