1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 195 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F355 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 120 L |
