1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1995 Ferrari F355 and 1995 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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 Porsche 993 (541 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F355 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
