1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari 550 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari F355. (380 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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 550 (568 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
