1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri 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 238 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Capri |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
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 | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |