1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lada |
| Model | F355 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
