1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 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 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F355 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
