1996 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1996 BMW M3 and 1996 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (320 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
