1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Reliant Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Reliant Regal 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 347 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | F355 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 27 L |
