1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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 (364 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | F355 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
