1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 (377 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
