1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 138 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | F355 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
