1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | F355 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
